The Amlokhisiga bridge in Jorhat connecting Jhanjimukh to Hatihal has remained unusable for years together, compelling people to use boats to cross the river, as seen on Sunday. – UB Photos

Bandh, blockade affect normal life in AssamGUWAHATI, Oct 28 (IANS): Normal life was affected in almost all districts of Assam Monday following a 12-hour shutdown called by the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and four of its affiliated organizations. ...

Patna blasts an act of terror, says BJPNEW DELHI, Oct 28 (IANS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday called the serial blasts in Patna an act of terror, and said it reflected the vulnerability of our society. ...

Patna blasts toll rises to six as bomber diesPATNA, Oct 28 (IANS): The toll in the serial blasts in the Bihar capital went up to six following the death of a bomber who was seriously injured in an explosion while setting up a bomb, an official said Monday. ...

6 serial blasts rock Modi’s Patna rallyPATNA, Oct 27 – Five people were killed and 66 injured in six serial bomb blasts near the venue of BJP Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi’s rally in Patna today minutes before he reached there to address a huge gathering, reports PTI. ...

State no longer a major destination for oil explorationGUWAHATI, Oct 27 – There was a time during the Assam agitation when one of the main slogans was, “We are ready to give blood but not oil”, to prevent crude oil from being taken out of the State, but the situation has now changed and Assam is no longe ...

Manas National Park reopensBARPETA, Oct 27 – BTAD is committed to the conservation of the World Heritage Site Manas National Park cum Tiger Project and attracting tourists not only to it but to all the tourist destinations under its jurisdiction. This was stated by Khampa Borg ...

Recruitment board detects anomaliesGUWAHATI, Oct 27 – In what appears to be a blatant corruption cover-up bid, the State Government has closed its eyes on a major appointment malpractice in the Assam Police Radio Organisation (APRO). ...

NGO to generate awareness on eco-friendly DiwaliGUWAHATI, Oct 27 - Eco tourism Society of North East has decided to carry out a massive awareness drive in the schools and public offices of North East, including Guwahati regarding eco-friendly Diwali celebration. ...